Senior Materials Clerk: Lead Training & Continuous Improvement

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) options

Medical, dental, vision

Paid holidays

Vacation time & sick leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Washington state seeks a Senior Materials Clerk to support world-class manufacturing and continuous improvement. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to company values while handling material management operations.

Responsibilities include training peers, leading cross‑department projects, and maintaining a safe, efficient work area. Strong math, documentation, and communication skills are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience as a Senior Materials Clerk, or equivalent experience.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to train others.
• Strong math, documentation, reading, writing and communication skills.
• Manual dexterity and ability to concentrate.
• Ability to provide support and direction to others in a team environment.
• Ability to listen, comprehend and follow instructions.
• Adhere to SEL's tobacco-free policy; Compliance with heightened periodic drug testing for operators of SEL vehicles.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• Negative drug test result(s).
• Previous Receiving/Warehousing Experience.
• Experience in forklift truck operation.

Responsibilities

• Apply SEL Values and Principles of Operation consistently.
• Understand and apply World Class Manufacturing concepts; teach others.
• Lead multiple advanced material management operations and drive improvements.
• Drive team performance metrics and provide guidance.
• Involve others when making decisions; train others on processes and equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area; lead improvement efforts.
• Model and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong math

Documentation

Reading

Writing

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Listening skills

Training others

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Washington state seeks a Senior Materials Clerk to support world-class manufacturing and continuous improvement. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to company values while handling material management operations.

Responsibilities include training peers, leading cross‑department projects, and maintaining a safe, efficient work area. Strong math, documentation, and communication skills are essential to success.